Archives for March 11th, 2014
Samsung-made 20nm-based 4Gb DDR3 RAM coming soon to a device near you
Samsung has started mass production of what it says is its “most advanced DDR3 memory” based on 20nm process technology. The new 4Gb (Gigabit) DRAM utilizes a modified double patterning technology with the “immersion ArF lithography,” which Samsung reckons paves the way for next generation 10nm-class DRAMs. Moreover, with the new 20nm DDR3 DRAM – ...
All New HTC One’s second camera will allow users to choose the focus point after the shot is taken and enable 3D effects
We know pretty much everything there is to know about the upcoming All New HTC One. It will build on top of the current HTC One adding a bigger screen, faster processor and second rear camera to the mix. Now, thanks to the GSMarena report, we know what that second shooter will be used for. According ...
Funny named ZTE Grand S EXT shows its face before its official announcement
ZTE is preparing to add an interesting device to its offering soon. The upcoming Grand S EXT will be the firm’s first smartphone to be made with the Nano Molding Technology (NMT), which means its body is composed of plastic and metal that were injection molded together. As you can see for yourself, this in ...
Haven’t rooted your Xperia? Download the Xperia Z2 live wallpaper now
Late last month we saw that the live wallpaper from the upcoming Sony Xperia Z2 had leaked (version 1.0.A.0.9). However the apk only really worked on rooted handsets for the majority. Well we know have a new modified apk that should work just as well on handsets that are not rooted courtesy of ra3al from ...
Sony to launch products to wirelessly charge the Xperia Z2
Sony is planning to launch a couple of new accessories designed for the Xperia Z2 that will enable you to wirelessly charge the handset. UK retailer Clove has received initial details of these products, although very little is known about them right now – there are no pictures or hard specs. Sony will be launching two ...
Google to launch first SDK for developers for Android on wearables in two weeks!
In two weeks time, Google will launch its first SDK for developers for Android on wearables. The information comes right from the source, the company’s very own Sundar Pichai, who unfortunately hasn’t released any other details. Like whether developers will be able to get a reference design smart watch, or whether such smart watch is ...
Samsung unveils secure cloud printing solution for small and medium-sized businesses
Samsung unveiled a new cloud printing solution for small and medium-sized businesses at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany. The Samsung Cloud Print is made to sing along Sammy’s new NFC-enabled printers that were also announced at the show — Samsung Xpress C1860 and Xpress M2885 — and the Cloud Print app, which will be available from ...
Nokia looking to add active bezels to phones and tablets
Nokia’s newly unveiled patent filing shows us that the company is looking for a way to bring active bezels to phones and tablets. Basically the problem Finns want to solve comes in the form of accidental touches on the edge of screen, which number increases as our phones get bigger. Nokia’s solution is to “react” to ...
Upcoming Pantech Vega Iron 2 may be the first Snapdragon 805 smartphone
The upcoming Pantech Vega Iron 2 may be the first smartphone to rock Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 805 chip. Announced earlier this year, this SoC packs four Krait 450 cores running at 2.5GHz and Adreno 420 GPU that make it Qualcomm’s best chip yet. Aside from such powerful core, the Iron 2 will also rock a 5.5-inch ...
Samsung patents a new way to unlock phones
LG has its Knock Code, and Samsung will soon have something similar. The patent filing with the USPTO describes a new system to unlock mobile devices using touch-and-drag input. The catch here is that you must create a drawing that has at least one intersection in it, while Sammy’s software will do its best to ...